Here's hoping Rios and his team backs those words up. We know that tortillas will be handmade on-site, and trompo tacos like al pastor and sirloin will be offered from a vertical spit. Costras (like tacos except the tortilla is made from cheese) will also be a menu staple. Another promise: a tequila menu "that's second to none" thanks to a partnership made with Casa Cuervo in Mexico and Proximo Spirits in the U.S.

A chef's table experience will also be offered.

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As far as the space itself, the two renderings posted here will give you an idea as to the extensive renovations the current building will undergo. Two bars will run from the inside of the restaurant to the covered and temperature-controlled patio.

In the meantime, folks can check out the fast-casual version of Mesa21 when it opens on Highway 50 in Clermont this June.